Project Associate and Research Associate Vacancies in COMET Foundation Funded Research Project

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT Bhilai)
Job Category	Technical
Number of Vacancies	3 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹35,000 - ₹58,000 Per Month
Age Limits	Maximum 50 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Application Fee	• Note: No application fee explicitly mentioned in the provided job notification text.

📄 Details & Description

- Applications are invited for Project Associate (02 vacancies) and Research Associate (01 vacancy) roles under a COMET Foundation-funded research project titled Smart Radio Environments, Implementation and Deployment for Targeted Use-Cases.
- The project is led by Dr. Arzad Alam Kherani, Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at IIT Bhilai.
- The selected candidates will be posted at IIIT Bangalore, COMET Foundation for the project duration.
- The project duration is until 30th September 2027.
- The Principal Investigator (PI) for this project is Dr. Arzad Alam Kherani (Email: arzad.alam@iitbhilai.ac.in).

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Post Name: Project Associate, Qualifications: ['Diploma in Engineering (3 years) in ECE/EE or allied branches with 4 years of experience', 'OR Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in ECE/EE or allied branches with 2 years of experience', 'OR MSc in Electronics with 2 years of experience'], Age Min: 18, Age Max: 35, Experience Required: 4 years (for Diploma holders) or 2 years (for Engineering/MSc graduates)
• Post Name: Research Associate, Qualifications: ['Ph.D./M.S. or equivalent degree in ECE/EE or allied branches', 'OR Three years of research and teaching experience after ME/M.Tech in ECE/EE or allied branches', 'At least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal'], Age Min: 18, Age Max: 50, Experience Required: Three years of research and teaching experience (post ME/M.Tech) or one SCI-indexed research paper

⚙️ Selection Process

- Selection will be based on qualifications and experience as per the advertisement.
- The selection committee may restrict the number of candidates for the interview based on qualifications and experience.
- Online/offline interview will be conducted after applications are received.
- The decision of the selection committee will be final.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

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📂 Required Documents

Not explicitly mentioned in the notification. Candidates are advised to prepare standard academic and professional documents.

💳 Application Fee Details

• Note: No application fee explicitly mentioned in the provided job notification text.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available for Project Associate and Research Associate roles at IIT Bhilai?

There are 2 vacancies for Project Associate and 1 vacancy for Research Associate under this recruitment.

Q. What is the maximum age limit for applying to the Research Associate position?

The maximum age limit for the Research Associate position is 50 years as of the application date.

Q. What is the last date to apply for these positions?

The last date to apply for these positions is 6th October 2026.

Q. Where will the selected candidates be posted?

The selected candidates will be posted at IIIT Bangalore, COMET Foundation for the project duration.

Q. What is the salary range for the Project Associate role?

The salary range for the Project Associate role is ₹35,000 - ₹50,000 per month (without HRA).